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City of <strong>Cornelius</strong>-Community Development Director-Draft-Counter Draft Draft 7-1-2012 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit A CITY OF CORNELIUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FLSA-Exempt Salary Range-S14 Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, manages, oversees and directs the operations and services of the Community Development Department which includes planning, building inspection and compliance, code enforcement, housing and economic development; services, and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Community Development Director is considered a Department Director with responsibility for directing the activities of a Department within the City. Positions at this class level serve as a member of the City’s senior management team and provide advice and counsel to the City Manager regarding strategic policy and problem solving issues relating to the assigned Department and the City overall. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain positive, cooperative and team working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the general public on an on going basis. Essential Functions: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. � Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development and Building Department activities and services which includes comprehensive planning, economic development, zoning and land use, building inspection and compliance, code enforcement, housing, coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations and the public. � Develops, implements and maintains departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved. � Plans, directs, coordinates and participates in the department’s work plan; assigns work activities and responsibilities to appropriate department personnel; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and/or issues. � Oversees the selection, training and evaluation programs for all Community Development personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; reviews the work of department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; interprets and enforces a variety of laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. � Directs and participates in all advanced and current planning, building, and design review activities for the City; directs and participates in the maintenance and update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; evaluates projects for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and subdivision ordinances, and other applicable rules, regulations and policies; directs building inspection and code compliance activities and ensures compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances and regulations. � Assists in the administration of the Parks and Recreation program; participates in the planning, development and funding of public parks and natural areas; implements the Parks Master Plan for development and acquisition of park and natural resource land. � Serves as liaison with federal, state, regional, county, City and special agencies; provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission and City Manager; develops
ecommendations for policies, laws, ordinances, resolutions and programs related to Community Development activities. � Prepares, manages and coordinates the development of the Community Development and Building Department budgets; prepares forecasts of necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies; presents, justifies and defends programs, operations and activities; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary. � Serves as a resource for department personnel, City staff, other organizations and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment. � Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; stays current on issues relative to the field of planning, building inspection and relative service delivery responsibilities; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquires, issues and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the department. � Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the department. QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge: Modern principles, practices and techniques related to Community Development; administration, organization and operation; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; principles and practices of building inspection, code enforcement and planning; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including City, county and state building codes; current social, political and environmental issues influencing community development programs; principles and practices of budget administration; modern office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; occupational hazards and standard safety procedures. Ability to: Manage and direct a comprehensive community/economic development program. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Facilitate group participation and consensus building. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES-Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, public administration, business administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is desirable. Experience: Eight years of broad and extensive experience in urban planning, community development, economic development, or related experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility. City of <strong>Cornelius</strong>-Community Development Director-Draft-Counter Draft Draft 7-1-2012 Page 2 of 3
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